We all understand and are aware that any kind of change in the environment is always irritating for anyone, but more so for the pets. The pets themselves on the other hand do not comprehend why they are unable to go about their regular activities or why they are in a different place. When it comes to helping your pets make this transition most comfortably, adequate planning is critical, for the following reasons.
Pet relocation can always be very challenging this is why at Radhika Thakre Packers and Movers we try as much as possible to ease this task for you and your pets. The rest of this article contains a detailed guide that may help you ensure that the change is as stress-free as much as it can be for the pets.
1. Preparing for the Move
1. 1. Start Early
Ideally, it is best if you can start planning for the move beforehand. Pets need regular routines, and any alterations of this result can bring stress to an animal. Start by exposing your pet to the fact that you are going to relocate gently. Ideally, let them meet the moving boxes and packing materials, if any, a little earlier before the actual move.
This will assist them in familiarizing themselves with the new social setting to reduce their anxiety levels.
1. 2. Create a Safe Space
While packing, organize a special, calm, and safe zone in the house you live in at the moment for your pet to stay at. This could be a bedroom with their favourite bed, toys and food on the floor, or it could be a corner of the home they prefer to spend most of their time in.
Having a safe area will help your pet to feel at ease between the time of packing and moving from one place to another.
1. 3. Update Identification Tags
Before making a move, update your pet’s ID tags and the records with the veterinarians of your new address by checking the microchip records. This is essential in cases where you misplace your pet while moving from one residence to another.
If you haven't already, ask your neighbourhood vet about microchipping your animal.
2. Moving Day
2. 1. Keep Your Pet Calm
Finally, while moving, it is ideal to ensure that your pet is calm and as comfortable as possible on the moving day. To avoid getting to the new house tired or stressed, involve a friend or relative to take your pet for some time while you deal with the move.
If that is not possible the next best thing is to ensure that the child has their regimen as typical as can be. Maintain their daily routine of eating and exercising.
2. 2. Use Pet Carriers
For the ride to the new home make sure to have a comfortable yet secure dog crate/carrier. Ensure that the carrier has good ventilation and is spacious enough to allow the pet to stand, move around and lie down appropriately.
If your pet is not yet used to the carrier, there is always some time to start inculcating the practice in your pet before the move.
2. 3. Do Not Leave Your Pet Alone
However, it is not advised to leave your pet alone during the move from one house to another. It is observed that in certain conditions, pets tend to get stressed and confused, and hence exhibit symptoms such as bad behaviour.
This way choosing a reliable person to take care of them will assist in reducing their level of anxiety.
3. The new home (New Home)
As the children grow older and the development taking place in the outer suburb becomes more attractive, the fact begins to set in that this is the new home.
3. 1. Prepare the New Space
Ensure that the house is ‘pet friendly’ and there are no issues your dog would find within the house before moving him in.
Beware- Try to destroy or relocate anything that poses a risk to the dog and anyone or anything that can be considered dangerous including toxic plants, electric wires and cords or small items that the dog can chew and possibly choke on. Create a comfortable environment that your pet can find familiar in that they should have a bed, toys and food.
3. 2. In respect of this matter- I would state that the New Home should be introduced gradually.
The first time you introduce your pet to the new home; it should be in a step-by-step manner. When taking them around the house, start with one room at a time if they do not know each room to reduce their confusion. This approach will be essential in preparing them to tackle the new surroundings without demerits hitting their new environments with a hunch.
3. 3. Stick to Routine
Try and stick to as much of the regular schedule as possible for your pet. Feed them as you used to in your previous home; take them for exercise at the same time that you used to, and even their playtime schedule should not change. Routine operation will also help in reducing stress as it is always associated with familiar things.
3. 4. Provide Familiar Items
Take their belongings from the old home with them like their bed, toys, and food bowls. These items will help him/her feel at home’ and be able to adapt easily to the new environment. If at all possible, bring along the customary blanket or bedding they always use to help them to feel at home.
4. Post-Move Care
4. 1. Monitor Behavior
Once you have relocated your pet, it will be good to observe its demeanor so that you identify if it is stressed or anxious. Some of the observable indicators of stress include alteration in the diet plan, excessive vocalization or lack of it, and withdrawal. In case of any suspicious behaviour, you should consult with your veterinarian on the matter.
4. 2. Having a set routine
With those newly coming into the field may be beneficial, therefore;
Get your pet checked out by a new veterinarian in the region if you've moved. This will help to ensure that your pet is healthy and that you have a veterinarian on hand to care for them in a dire situation.
4. 3. Socialization and Exercise
Ensure that your pet gets all the interaction it needs with other animals as well as getting the physical activity it needs. Grooming your pet includes the administration of sufficient exercise in the form of walks, exercise or playtime as well as social interaction to ensure he or she acclimatizes to the surroundings and remains healthy.
4. 4. Patience and Reassurance
If you bring a pet into your home, do not scold it at first because it needs to find its place and blend into your home. They need to receive a lot of hugs, pats on the back, and gentle spoken words to make them understand they are safe. It might not happen immediately but in the long run, taking good care and close attention, the pet will adapt to the new home.
5. Additional Tips
5. 1. Use Calming Products
Some products may prove useful for petrifying feelings of anxiety, for instance, pheromones for diffusers, anxiety wraps, or natural supplements for calming. When moving with your pet, or after you have settled in a new house, these products will assist in minimizing the pet’s stress level.
5. 2. Plan for Long-Distance Moves
If you are planning on relocating and this is going to involve crossing over from one state to the other, prepare for your pet’s transport. Ensure that your pet is comfortable throughout the trip and ensure that you have all the travel documents and health records.
5. 3. Engage Professional Help
In some cases, it might be rather difficult to transport your pet, or your pet requires some extra attention; you should use the services of the pet relocation company. These services focus on this aspect of pet moving particularly for cross border or interstate relocations.
Conclusion
Transferring houses together with pets calls for a lot of planning to enable the pets to enjoy their new environment. It is recommended to help a pet become familiar with the new environment in advance, contribute to keeping the routine, and decide to calm them down and demonstrate that there is nothing to worry about.
In Radhika Thakre Packers and Movers, we value the way people and pets need to be shifted seamlessly. Use the following guidelines to make the relocation as convenient and less stressful for the dear pets as it could be.
If you are looking for more service details and are ready to schedule a move, feel free to call us. Welcome to the world of effective and stress-free relocation services, for which you have come here.
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